Kyle vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kyle Rank #440

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Hector mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kyle and Hector boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.